Kelly Clarkson, the original 'American Idol,' won't revisit her former stomping grounds, despite rumors. The pop-country diva will not take a seat at the judge's table for Season 13 in 2014, which is expected to be totally revamped and overhauled with a new set of celebrity panelists.

]]>http://kxkx.com/leann-rimes-x-factor-judge/feed/0Toby Keith Took 'Five Seconds' to Consider 'American Idol' Judge Offerhttp://kxkx.com/toby-keith-took-five-seconds-to-consider-american-idol-judge-offer/
http://kxkx.com/toby-keith-took-five-seconds-to-consider-american-idol-judge-offer/#commentsTue, 16 Oct 2012 16:45:47 +0000Megan Pacellahttp://tasteofcountry.com/?p=128697Continue reading…]]>Earlier this summer, when 'American Idol' execs were trying to nail down their judges panel, several names of country music stars were thrown into the mix. Before Keith Urban accepted the gig, Toby Keith was approached with an opportunity to take a seat at the table. Now, the in-your-face country star admits that he didn't hesitate at all when he declined the offer.

]]>http://kxkx.com/keith-urban-officially-confirmed-as-next-american-idol-judge/feed/0Ethan Miller, Getty ImagesKeith Urban 'American Idol' Deal Not Finalized…But It's Closehttp://kxkx.com/keith-urban-american-idol-deal-not-finalize-but-its-close/
http://kxkx.com/keith-urban-american-idol-deal-not-finalize-but-its-close/#commentsTue, 04 Sep 2012 10:00:01 +0000Amy Sciarrettohttp://tasteofcountry.com/?p=119408Continue reading…]]>While it was widely reported that well-coiffed country star Keith Urban had accepted the offer to replace long-running judge Randy Jackson on ‘American Idol,’ new reports have surfaced indicating that the deal is not completed and has not been signed, and is therefore not finalized. But it’s close. Very close.

]]>http://kxkx.com/keith-urban-american-idol-deal-not-finalize-but-its-close/feed/0Ryan Pierse, Getty ImagesKeith Urban Accepts Offer to Judge 'American Idol'http://kxkx.com/keith-urban-american-idol-judge-2013/
http://kxkx.com/keith-urban-american-idol-judge-2013/#commentsSat, 25 Aug 2012 22:24:27 +0000Billy Dukeshttp://tasteofcountry.com/?p=116662Continue reading…]]>Keith Urban has accepted an offer from Fox producer’s to judge ‘American Idol‘ next season, less than one day after being named the frontrunner for an open seat on the panel. The Country Vibe reports that Urban has agreed to take the job, making him the second country superstar on a major network reality show.

]]>http://kxkx.com/keith-urban-american-idol-judge-2013/feed/0Ryan Pierse, Getty ImagesKeith Urban Confirms Rumors About Being Considered as 'American Idol' Judgehttp://kxkx.com/keith-urban-considered-american-idol-judge/
http://kxkx.com/keith-urban-considered-american-idol-judge/#commentsThu, 23 Aug 2012 17:00:27 +0000Megan Pacellahttp://tasteofcountry.com/?p=115990Continue reading…]]>It’s no secret that ‘American Idol’ producers have been looking for a country star to pull up a chair at the judges table in the upcoming season of the hit realize show. The latest country star to get hit up by ‘Idol’ producers is Keith Urban — and he has confirmed that his potential invitation to join the show isn’t just another rumor.

]]>http://kxkx.com/keith-urban-considered-american-idol-judge/feed/0Royce DeGrie, Getty ImagesNicki Minaj Will Be Our Next 'American Idol' Judgehttp://kxkx.com/nicki-minaj-american-idol/
http://kxkx.com/nicki-minaj-american-idol/#commentsMon, 20 Aug 2012 16:46:24 +0000Nick Romanohttp://screencrush.com/?p=43160Continue reading…]]>Ever since Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler left the ‘American Idol‘ judges’ table — Tyler to focus on being a rock star and J. Lo to focus on her family — Fox went into overtime to try and land some big names to come and fill in those empty spots.

Though some rumors floated around referencing the possibility of former ‘Idol’ contestant Adam Lambert and Disney star Nick Jonas joining the panel, Fox ended up landing a queen of R&B music, Mariah Carey. That meant there was just one more spot left and we’ve just learned that it too went to a big name in the music world — Ms. Nick Minaj herself.